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Thanks for Davenport arts experience
By Nancy Schricker, Davenport | No comments posted
My students and I would like to thank all the people involved in providing the River Currents Tour for fifth-graders. We visited the Figge Art Museum and River Music Experience. It was an educational and awesome study trip. We especially want to thank Anne-Marie Hayes, the wonderful docents, helpful Dave, and the fabulous Ellis Kell.
JA volunteer learns something too
By Chip Chaon, Bettendorf | No comments posted
I had the opportunity to volunteer with Junior Achievement (JA) for the first time this spring. I taught five one-hour lessons in Mrs. Hoffman’s fifth-grade class at Pleasant View Elementary. The course emphasized how businesses operate in the United States. Mrs. Hoffman and the students were fantastic.
Promise can provide countless benefits
By Jack Wismer, Ph.D., Davenport | 1 comment(s)
Congratulations to the Davenport Promise program community leaders for their initiative to improve and make a positive difference for the future of students, families and businesses in the QCA. The program is similar to the Kalamazoo Promise which has made a positive impact on job growth and economic development.
River cleanup is contagious
By Arielle Thibodeaux, East Moline | No comments posted
I recently read an article titled “A muddy partnership on the riverfront” (April 22, 2008) and was happy to see there are many people in the Quad-Cities working to make a difference on the river front.
Boland touts tax relief for veterans
By Mike Boland | 6 comment(s)
As a state representative, I have a duty to make sure those who serve in our armed forces have financial assistance available to them when they need it. Over the past few years, I have heard from many veterans who are struggling to stay in their homes because their property taxes are too great of a burden.
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Digital TV sends viewers to the dump
By Pete Hess | 46 comment(s)
During the past several months, the American people have been bombarded with publicity over digital television. I’m opposed to digital for three reasons.
West High student speaks out
By Eleanor Gaston | 11 comment(s)
In response to Judi Cooley (“Punish West students for protest behavior,” April 30), how can you claim to be a Christian? The most widely known statement Jesus made was to “love your neighbor as yourself.”
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